REFLECTIONS

The modelling and drawing workshops were particularly helpful in design studio as they developed my architectural language and therefore I was able to create more interesting and feasible spaces and also communicate that to the tutors. All three workshops, especially Atlas of Colour, had an aspect which allowed for creativity. I feel that it will be useful in later years in communicating atmospheric space and emotion into my architecture however I haven't been able to incorporate that in other subjects this semester. A continuous theme throughout the three workshops is the idea of a collage. I'd never realised something I'd been doing as a child could relay so much information about a space if done correctly.
Whereas the modelling and drawing workshops I felt I had to do out of necessity, I chose colour last because I thought I'd enjoy studying the effects of colour in psychology and architecture and create a create a book filled with my own work. I did enjoy it but there was a lot of work and so I think that took away some of the enjoyment. I'd like to (when I have time) just sit down and read my notes and do some more research on the colour.
By comparing the drawings done for the Drawing Workshop and the loose renderings in Atlas of Colour, they are vastly differently but because they convey different information both are feasible. Personally I like the loose rendering just because it can focus on the grand scheme or main theme/idea of the architecture and isn't so particular to detail about scale or wall thickness or window height. It's good for showing someone who hasn't been there as they probably don't need to know all the details.

Unique skills:
- how to make a palm tree out of a square-section balsa stick (including leaves)
- creating textured surfaces from balsa
- using water colour painting, gouche, pastels, ink (all new materials to me)
- loose rendering
- free hand drawing with just a rule
- perspectives (not only orthagonal shapes but also cylinders and rounded surfaces)
- how to draw trees
- downloading fonts (people, trees, ice skaters)
- many new photoshop skills (e.g. auto levels)

ATLAS OF COLOUR

Window Exercise: v. 1

3D Colour Wheel Exercise: v. 1

Final Submission

Final Submission:

After analysing Reading MVRDV, I was influenced by it's simple layout and use of only three colours. I've portrayed this with the three colours red, white and black and placing text on the left side of the spread and a full page image on the right side. There is also a vague relationship between the images and the text where the text does not have a direct mention of the projects portrayed, however it is clear that the images are used to compliment the text. Also, the title of the essays are vague and do not depict the content. These ideas can be seen in my Atlas of Colour. Navigation through my Atlas takes place as a means of time with the digital watch interface on the bottom left.

The tunnel book is inspired by a particular scene in Sin City, where the dead girl lies in a pool of red fabric in the shape of heart. I find this is pivotal point in the film. The tunnel is looking through a high-rise window into the carvings of heart-shapes into vellum paper of red and yellow shades. The contracting shapes draws the attention of the viewer to delve deep into the space. Trace paper creates a foggy impression which is the light and shade of the film noir era. I experimented with the translucency of various types of paper to ensure that underneath layers can be viewed.

DRAWING WORKSHOP

Final Submission:

Using given and researched resources and manipulation through photocopying, the appropriate scale was determined. This allowed me to easily trace over the drawings to create my section and elevation. The dimensions could also be double-checked by overlaying the images. Whist researching, I found a image of the building in winter depicting the snow-capped mountains in the background and on the roads in the foreground which I found particularly interesting, especially after photocopying, the white snow stood out even more. This is what I've depicted in my 3D rendition of the building.

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